The Origin of the Nation: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and Other Amendments, Federalist Papers & Common Sense
Creating America - Landmark Documents that Shaped a New NationBy Thomas Paine, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
Length25h 22m
About this audiobook
"The Origin of the Nation" is an essential collection for all those who want to learn about the core of American democracy and its principles. This collection is comprised of the most important legal documents in early American history: United States Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Beside these landmark documents, through the words of Federalist Papers and Common Sense you will understand how American identity was shaped, what were the principles upon which the government of the United States was established.
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GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length25 hrs 22 mins
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Publish dateMar 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1On the Origin and Design of Government in General, with Concise Remarks on the English Constitution
2Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession
3Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
4Of the Present Ability of America: with some Miscellaneous Reflections
5The Federalist Papers (1787-1788)
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6FEDERALIST I: General Introduction
7FEDERALIST II: Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence
8FEDERALIST III: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence
9FEDERALIST IV: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence
10FEDERALIST V: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence
11FEDERALIST VI: Concerning Dangers From Dissensions Between the States
12FEDERALIST VII: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning Dangers From Dissensions Between the States
13FEDERALIST VII: The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States
14FEDERALIST IX: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
15FEDERALIST X: The Same Subject Continued: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
16FEDERALIST XI: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy
17FEDERALIST XII: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue
18FEDERALIST XIII: Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government
19FEDERALIST XIV: Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
20FEDERALIST XV: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
21FEDERALIST XVI: The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
22FEDERALIST XVII: The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
23FEDERALIST XVIII: The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
24FEDERALIST XIX: The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
25FEDERALIST XX: The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
26FEDERALIST XXI: Other Defects of the Present Confederation
27FEDERALIST XXII: The Same Subject Continued: Other Defects of the Present Confederation
28FEDERALIST XXIII: The Necessity of a Government as Energetic as the One Proposed to the Preservation of the Union
29FEDERALIST XXIV: The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered
30FEDERALIST XXV: The Same Subject Continued: The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered
31FEDERALIST XXVI: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
32FEDERALIST XXVII: The Same Subject Continued: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
33FEDERALIST XXVIII: The Same Subject Continued: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
34FEDERALIST XXIX: Concerning the Militia
35FEDERALIST XXX: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
36FEDERALIST XXXI: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
37FEDERALIST XXXII: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
38FEDERALIST XXXIII: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
39FEDERALIST XXXIV: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
40FEDERALIST XXXV: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
41FEDERALIST XXXVI: The Same Subject Continued: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
42FEDERALIST XXXVII: Concerning the Difficulties of the Convention in Devising a Proper Form of Government
43FEDERALIST XXXVIII: The Same Subject Continued, and the Incoherence of the Objections to the New Plan Exposed
44FEDERALIST XXXIX: The Conformity of the Plan to Republican Principles
45FEDERALIST XL: The Powers of the Convention to Form a Mixed Government Examined and Sustained
46FEDERALIST XLI: General View of the Powers Conferred by the Constitution
47FEDERALIST XLII: The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered
48FEDERALIST XLIII: The Same Subject Continued: The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered
49FEDERALIST XLIV: Restrictions on the Authority of the Several States
50FEDERALIST XLV: The Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered
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